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Out of the series, this is probably the most emotion-provoking capture!
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Agree wholeheartedly with Miguel. This one speaks the most, that's for sure. Nice colors here, too. Thank you for sharing this! I don't find it sad at all, but I do find it interesting and very pleasing!
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Just a fantastic series. You told this story perfectly with your images. Thank you for sharing it.
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They say a picture tells a thousand words and this is very true of your final pic in this series. I would have backed the vulture over the ewe to come out on top - just goes to show the courage of a mother for her young, though deceased.
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Definately tells a story yet I do find it sad as nature can be cruel. Great job getting the vulture head turn to top it off.
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A great image to finish this series. Well done Richard!
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Interestingly, the lamb shows best in this image, but the other two characters are now disengaged
from it, and though I understand how the image reads, I think it's less effective than the previous
post because of the disengagement. The butt shot of mom and the very visible brand mark are a bit
unseemly imo. The bird being in shadow speaks to it's foreboding place in the circle of life I suppose....
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Richard I have enjoyed this set of pics. You have worked the subject well with lots of different angles- were you moving around or were you in a hide and the subjects moved. I have found the Griffons in Portugal hard to get close to. Only another 6 years and I will be able to join you in one of my fav birding places.
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Hi Ivan
The scene was just n5 mins walk away from the house I rent here.
You are quite correct the only time I have been this close to a Griffon on the ground was for these pics. Griffon are not really resident here
and not even listed here in my older books, I believe they come in from Southern Spain?
I was able to quietly stand within the scene, unusual in any situation like this, indeed I had hoped the Griff wud pick up the lamb
I did not expect the sheep to be so aggresive and actually got a bit wrong footed for that action. At the moment I do not use a hide but after studying the favorite trees of the many different raptors here I will be stting something up for sure. I tend to just walk with my gear, as I always did in Costa Rica/Panama etc. taking shots when encountering the birds.
Its a hard way to work but I kinda like the challenge.
So, you are planning on moving here? We have had a lovely 3 months so far and will at least be here fopr a year, probably longer - such a treat to have wildlife right outside the door! I am goind down to LPN Castro as soon as possible - see if I can get that Great Bustard
Appreciate your post and glad you enjoyed the pics
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Sounds great Richard. I may be coming over for a week in the spring. the Alantejo is a fav area.I normally stop on the algarve and drive up but I may stop inbetween the two areas next time- more of a recce for any future moves/purchases. Will be in touch if we come over.
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No probs Ivan, any questions PM me
First 2 Booted Eagles overhead today 16 degrees, nice and sunny, few showers, lol
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Actually some exciting news everyone!
The two eagles are confirmed as adult Bonnelli's a first for me and a great sighting!
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